The red bus company charges $150 plus $72 per hour to rent a bus. The blue bus company charges $240 plus 54 per hour. For what number of hours would the companies charge the same?

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21 June, 16:30

The red bus company charges $150 plus $72 per hour to rent a bus. The blue bus company charges $240 plus 54 per hour. For what number of hours would the companies charge the same?

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Dale Hawkins · Answer 1

Hello,

x = number of hours

1) Red B. C:

150 + 72x.

2) Blue B. C

240 + 54x.

- For What number of hours would the companies charge the same?

150+72x = 240+54x

72x-54x = 240-150

18x = 90

x = 90/18

x = 5.